Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case

Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."

Berkeley States Coffee closes, Lavender Bakery steps in

"I think a lot of people did a lot of reflection during COVID," States Coffee owner Keith Gehrke told us. "That’s what we did."

Gunfire amid Berkeley robbery; man arrested with ghost gun

Jahquinn Pounders was arrested on suspicion of robbery, gunfire and related crimes, as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Jonah Roper refused to come to court; arraignment held over

Berkeley police say they found two knives and blood on the steering wheel in the getaway car Roper used to flee the scene.

Update: 2 teens arrested after bringing guns to Berkeley High

Police say the boys who brought guns to campus were associated with each other rather than involved in any known conflict.

Here's why Berkeley didn't apply for the state retail theft grant.

Berkeley has already seen $3 million in reported losses this year from retail theft. That's up from $750,000 last year at this time.

Today: The Berkeley Scanner celebrates 1 year in business

This has unquestionably been the most challenging, satisfying and thrilling year of my professional career.